Chandana Chavan is a Bangalore-based tarot card reader with over 15 years of experience and special interest in parenting. Instagram:@mystic.muse.tarot
Sarala Birla Academy, ranked the number 2 Boys’ Boarding School in the country by EducationWorld, is the brainchild of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, the chairman of The Aditya Birla Group. It is named after the late Dr. Sarala Birla, his grandmother. An eminent educationist, Dr. Sarala Birla has made immense contribution to the field of education over the last many decades in a very quiet, low-profile-way. Guided by her vision, the family runs some of the best schools in the country. According to her, "Knowledge for the sake of knowledge without benefitting fellow beings is a dead end and only leads to the blind alley of frustration. Education is a meaningless ritual, unless it moulds the character of students and imparts in them a strong sense of values. Educational institutions have to ensure that students are so educated that they are developed both physically and mentally to build a unique nation. We are proud of our ancient heritage and we have to ensure that our future is no less glorious." Her vision is one of the guiding lights of SBA.
The announcement of the CENTA® International Teaching Professionals Olympiad (TPO) 2021 results was enthusiastically welcomed by educators and school managements globally. Promoted and organised by the Bengaluru-based Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA) Pvt. Ltd (estb.2014), a company that assesses, certifies and trains teachers and school leaders, the Centa TPO 2021 attracted 35,000 entries from over 6,000 locations and 8,500 schools and organisations. While the Prelims were held throughout the year, the finals were conducted on February 27, 2022. A total of 137 teachers and five school leaders were announced winners across categories including national ranks and individual subject ranks. In the teachers’ category, special awards were announced for teachers of government schools and budget private schools, and those pursuing a degree in education. Just like the previous seven editions of the competition, Centa TPO 2021 was supported by distinguished partners that reward the winners – these include Reliance Foundation (cash awards worth Rs 20 lacs), EducationWorld (profiling of winners), The University of Buckingham (Certificate of Teaching Excellence + be part of Action Research Project), Oxford University Press (online teaching modules), and digital badges and certificates from CENTA. Prizes for institutions with the highest number of winners were won by Shiv NadarSchools, followed by Takshila Education Society. The CENTA TPO is a two-stage online international competition for teachers. In the prelims for CENTA TPO 2021, teachers were required to answer 50 MCQs in 90 mins and upload two videos that tested their Applied Verbal Communication abilities. Further, candidates took a subjective test and completed a video assessment in the Finals. Candidates prepared for a range of subjects -- 21 tracks ranging from ECE to senior secondary grades, and a track for School Leaders.
Promoted by educationist-edupreneur Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati and BD Gulati, (founder-chairperson) to make progressive K-12 education accessible to the burgeoning middle-class of Delhi’s hitherto educationally underserved satellite township, the Blue Bells Group of Institutions (BBG, estb.1980) comprises five world-class schools in Gurugram that offer student-centred learning aligned with Indian ethos and globally acclaimed pedagogical practices.
The Boarding Schools Association of India (BSAI) held its third board meeting, first AGM and conference on January 27-29 co-hosted by Welham Girls’ School and Welham Boys' School, Dehradun. The chief guest of the BSAI Conference was Manpreet Singh Badal, former finance minister of Punjab state. Badal delivered the keynote address on the first day of the conference, during which he emphasised and lauded the contributions of boarding schools in creating leaders across various sectors in India and abroad.
The management of Seth M.R Jaipuria schools routinely organise its annual Jaipuria Leadership Program (JLP) for all its school principals. The Leadership Program is an intensive two-day professional learning opportunity to help school leaders reflect on their practices, explore successful school improvement models, and learn research-based techniques to advance teaching-learning in classrooms.
Exams can be challenging in a student’s life. A little stress is good as it can serve as a motivational push to work harder towards achieving our goals. However, exam stress can give rise to anxiety, and hamper students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development. The consequences of exam stress are manifold. Not only students but parents also fell prey to this. Therefore, it becomes important for the school to take care of students at such a crucial time.
Over the years, the perception of international courses has changed dramatically. With the flexibility to choose subjects and the convenience of exams offered thrice a year, the Cambridge curriculum has become a top choice for students and parents alike. Gitanjali has been among the pioneers in providing world-class education for over a decade.
Sited in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the plains of Darjeeling district, Siliguri is the third largest city in West Bengal. Located strategically in the 'chicken neck' region on the banks of Mahananda river, Siliguri serves as a gateway to the less accessible northeastern states of India.
Darjeeling is a hill town and municipality in the northern precincts of the Indian state of West Bengal. Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, it has an average elevation of 2,045 metres (6,709 ft). With its picturesque view of Mt. Kanchendzonga, lush green tea gardens and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Darjeeling is an internationally renowned tourist destination.
My name is Kalkyn Ashok Thapa, and I am a Grade 5 student at Sharanya Narayani International School in Bangalore. My birthday is coming up in a few days on 27th January, and before I hit double digits, my final year as a single digit aged kid has been truly an adventure as I have completed trekking of two base camps and one summit.
Mathematics is the main branch of science that deals with space, change, quality, and structure. There are further sub-branches of mathematics such as calculus, algebra, and geometry. The term calculus deals with the study of continuous change.
At Delhi Public School Vadodara, the annual concert is not just an entertaining programme of random cultural components, but is a way of rejoicing the art of life. It aims to gently unfold the enchanting mysteries of life and human subtleties. That is why each annual concert is a gargantuan affair which is carefully conceived, executed and presented.
Chandana Chavan is a Bangalore-based tarot card reader with over 15 years of experience and special interest in parenting. Instagram:@mystic.muse.tarot
Along with the launch of Devyani Jaipuria Tennis Academy (DJTA), Under-14 and Under-16 tournaments to begin in association with the All India Tennis Association
Martin Luther King said, “character plus intelligence equals true education.” Glendale Academy believes in the holistic development of its students by Cultivating both Character and Competence. With the belief in creating intrinsic self-discipline & self-regulation, Glendale has a sound pedagogy to support this conscious discipline with a culture of RRC-Respect, Responsibility and Cooperation, Leader in Me and integrating the UN SDGs into its curriculum.
In preparation of future C-suite roles, girls of Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, Gwalior, pursued an International Hybrid Corporate Initiation Programme under a start-up incubated at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Enterprise called ‘The Hanger’. The internship programme involved two weeks of online and two weeks of offline work. During the online module, the girls were introduced to various aspects required for a flourishing corporate career, such as creating LinkedIn profiles, resume management, profile enhancement, etc. Offline sessions of the internship were conducted in Singapore, which included lectures at NUS by professors currently teaching there. Along with visiting the incubation centre for start-ups at NUS Enterprise, ‘The Hanger’, the girls also got the opportunity to visit ‘Pollinate’, a joint initiative of Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) that is intended to promote innovation and entrepreneurship by helping students and alumni build their businesses.
Annual school exams are just round the corner. It’s that time of year when teachers gear up to address the learning needs of students, guide them in better preparation, share tips and tricks to consolidate learning and – by and large – ensure better performance and outcomes. Doing so requires cutting-edge competencies over and above what K-12 teachers may already have.
Bhopal, located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is a historic city with a population of over 1.8 million people and an area of 285 sq. km. The city is known for its rich culture and heritage, including its beautiful lakes, ancient temples, and historic monuments.
When students come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems around them, educators can breathe easy, knowing that they have done something right! Nurturing scientific temper as an integral component of the school culture is key to achieving this goal.
Delhi Public School, Azaad Nagar is one of the most prestigious and prominent educational institutions of Kanpur that aspires to shape young individuals into potential achievers through development of their intellectual, social, physical and creative faculties. Each child gets to discover their true calling through a systematically crafted pedagogy aided by a plethora of avenues available to harmonise their scholastic achievements which form the core of their educational endeavour. Holistic (all round) development is enabled through sports, assemblies, inter and intra school competitions, counselling, workshops, mega events, annual concerts, student parliaments and community service programmes. Each day at DPS Azaad Nagar not only renews the spirit of learning but also adds a new dimension to their evolution process thereby making them competent individuals who are fully capable of discovering their niche in a dynamic and complex world environment!
Chandana Chavan is a Bangalore-based tarot card reader with over 15 years of experience and special interest in parenting. Instagram:@mystic.muse.tarot
With teenage children subject to numerous pressures – academic, peer, social media, body image, etc – ensuring their mental and emotional well-being has emerged as a big ticket issue for 21st century parents. We recommend two apps to help teens cope with anxiety and promote mental well-being. Also recommended is app to ease children into learning foreign languages, writes Johanna Preeti Shama M.
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